fuel cap
09-05-2019, 11:24 AM
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fuel cap
My cap will not tighten. Was there an issue with these caps. I have a 2013. I just called a dealer here and they said did not know of any problems. I read GM was replacing if the cap failed. Anybody? Thanks
09-05-2019, 11:33 AM
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Safety Car
<insert eye roll here> Just go buy another one, they cost a stagging $12. Fuel caps wear out and go bad on all cars at some point in their life.
09-05-2019, 11:34 AM
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Melting Slicks
The ratchet action is really weak, I've seen quite a few posts from people who have replaced them. There are supposed to be better aftermarket ones but I don't recall the brand. Since it's emissions related GM might replace it, not sure.
09-05-2019, 11:40 AM
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09-05-2019, 12:04 PM
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Hasn't been an issue for me.
09-05-2019, 01:08 PM
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09-05-2019, 01:42 PM
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Melting Slicks
Gas cap IS covered under the 8 yr / 80,000 mile emissions warranty. Don't spend $ if you don't have to.
09-05-2019, 02:12 PM
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And even if it was covered, many would prefer to spend the $12 to have it in their mailbox in 24-48 hours and NOT have to waste time at a dealership. I'm sure some retiree will chime in that it's not a big deal to blow their time driving to and from the dealer, having to write it up with an advisor, waiting for a tech or manager to sign off, waiting for a cashier to complete the RO, etc. But I have better things to do with my time. Like screwing around on the internet and calling people's BS.
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09-05-2019, 02:25 PM
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09-05-2019, 05:10 PM
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Is your gas cap fixed yet? You do realize if you had of ordered a new one from Amazon for $12 when you posted this it would be on your doorstep tomorrow... Just curious? What's your time worth?
09-05-2019, 06:22 PM
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09-05-2019, 07:33 PM
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Welcome to the interwebs where you can be whatever you want to be. I just don't understand why so may choose to be an idiot.
09-06-2019, 12:03 AM
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Melting Slicks
No, it's not. 3/36
And even if it was covered, many would prefer to spend the $12 to have it in their mailbox in 24-48 hours and NOT have to waste time at a dealership. I'm sure some retiree will chime in that it's not a big deal to blow their time driving to and from the dealer, having to write it up with an advisor, waiting for a tech or manager to sign off, waiting for a cashier to complete the RO, etc. But I have better things to do with my time. Like screwing around on the internet and calling people's BS.
And even if it was covered, many would prefer to spend the $12 to have it in their mailbox in 24-48 hours and NOT have to waste time at a dealership. I'm sure some retiree will chime in that it's not a big deal to blow their time driving to and from the dealer, having to write it up with an advisor, waiting for a tech or manager to sign off, waiting for a cashier to complete the RO, etc. But I have better things to do with my time. Like screwing around on the internet and calling people's BS.
09-06-2019, 12:26 AM
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Buty a Stant cap.
Or even if you don't, when you fill up, as soon as the threads engage PULL UP ON THE CAP WHEN TIGHTENING! Seems counter-intuitive but it works.
lisa
Or even if you don't, when you fill up, as soon as the threads engage PULL UP ON THE CAP WHEN TIGHTENING! Seems counter-intuitive but it works.
lisa
09-06-2019, 04:18 AM
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Maybe I'm doing it wrong.
I tighten the cap until the first click and then stop.
I have never tried to tighten it down to the point where it won't turn any further.
I've had to replace it once, got the DIC message. $12. 40K miles.
I tighten the cap until the first click and then stop.
I have never tried to tighten it down to the point where it won't turn any further.
I've had to replace it once, got the DIC message. $12. 40K miles.
Last edited by Knob Jockey; 09-06-2019 at 04:18 AM.
